Tees Transporter Bridge

The Transporter Bridge glass lift has reopened and is now available for bookings.

Last updated: 23/11/2018

The Tees Transporter Bridge has been the area's landmark since opening in 1911. It is the longest working transporter bridge in the world and an iconic symbol of Teesside's engineering and industrial heritage.

The Tees Transporter Bridge has played an important role in the area's history for over a century and continues to provide an important and unique crossing over the River Tees.

In recent years the Transporter has emerged as a leading historic visitor attraction and is one of the UK's major sites for extreme sports including abseils, bungee jumps and zip-slides.

In 2011, to mark the Bridge's centenary, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) confirmed a £2.6m award for refurbishment and upgrade work to the Bridge. The HLF-supported Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project included the installation of a glass viewing lift to provide improved access to the upper walkway, renovation of the gondola and the development of state-of-the-art visitor resources.

Transporter Bridge charges

Pedestrians and bicycles

70p

Cars, motorcycles, vans (max. weight 3 tons)

£1.50

Vehicle in bay 1 & 2: £3

The Visitor Experience includes an escorted trip to the upper walkway via the scenic glass lift or the staircase challenge, a trip over the river on the new all glass gondola, and a visit to the viewing area of the winding house, where the motors that power the gondola can be seen.

For prices and how to book, please see the 'Visitor Experience' section below.

Refreshments and snacks are available to purchase at the Tees Transporter Bridge

Visitor Experience

Visitors can now travel to the top of the Transporter in the new glass viewing lift to experience the magnificent views of the surrounding area. Why not hire a hard hat audio tour to guide your visit and capture the moment to take home on the video camera installed into the helmet?

The Visitor Experience includes an escorted trip to the upper walkway via the scenic glass lift or the staircase challenge, a trip over the river on the new all glass gondola, and a visit to the viewing area of the Winding House, where the motors that power the gondola can be seen.

Closures

The Tees Transporter Bridge may close due to high winds, fog, heavy rain, other severe weather conditions and essential maintenance works. To avoid unnecessary delay to your journey, sign up to our free alerts. Complete the online form to sign up to email alerts.